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NATO Secretary General

NATO
Joined September 2024
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Good meeting with 🇲🇰 President @gogamkd at NATO HQ. We discussed North Macedonia’s strong commitment to #NATO, regional security & support to Ukraine
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Glad to welcome 🇦🇱 Prime Minister @ediramaal to NATO HQ today We had a good discussion on defence investment, the situation in the Western Balkans, and Allied support to Ukraine
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Very good call with new Romanian PM @LucaNiculescu. We discussed Black Sea security and how NATO is stepping up its support and presence. We agreed on the importance of our strong support to Ukraine, and we discussed freedom of navigation, including in the Middle East
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Good news on the new budget from @JohnHealey_MP with a strong commitment on defence. The UK role in transatlantic security is vital, and I welcome this move to put 🇬🇧 on a credible path towards meeting the commitment made by all NATO Allies in The Hague - to ensure we’re all investing what’s needed to remain ready & able to deter aggression and defend our freedom and security
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Good to see President @ZelenskyyUa in Brussels. We talked about the importance of implementing an energy ceasefire as well as NATO Allies’ continuous support for Ukraine, including through the PURL mechanism
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Good meeting with 🇧🇬 Bulgarian PM @RumenRadevPM and 🇷🇴 Romanian President @NicusorDanRO about security in the Black Sea & the latest attacks on commercial shipping. NATO has strengthened our posture along the eastern flank including with increasing counter-drone capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea, adjusting our deterrence and defence posture as needed
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Always a pleasure to be in Tallinn 🇪🇪. Met President @YlleMadise & PM @KristenMichalPM to discuss how we keep #NATO strong & #Estonia secure. NATO is with you & it is clear that you are with NATO too, making crucial contributions to our collective defence
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I spoke with Bulgarian PM @RumenRadevPM about the latest attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea. We have already strengthened our posture along the eastern flank and will continue to monitor the security environment, adjusting our deterrence and defence posture as needed
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I welcome the statement by 29 Allies & partners and echo their denouncement of Iran’s involvement in violence and threats on Allied territory, including the incident at RAF Fairford on 27 September NATO will continue to do its part to safeguard the security of our one billion people across the Alliance bit.ly/47Nzq5r
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Excellent visit to the First German-Netherlands Corps @1GENLCorps with 🇩🇪 @bundeskanzler and 🇳🇱 @minpres - yet another example of European Allies stepping up We welcome 🇩🇪🇳🇱 leadership in doing more for our shared security: with troops on the eastern flank, aircraft to keep the skies safe & navies protecting critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea and beyond
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Glad to welcome 🇱🇹 Prime Minister @mindaugassink to NATO HQ for the first time Lithuania is helping to build a stronger Europe in a stronger #NATO, leading by example on defence spending and as a staunch supporter of Ukraine
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Honoured to speak at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, a powerful place of remembrance The 9/11 attacks changed lives and they changed the world 25 years later, we remain united in our determination to safeguard our freedom, protect from aggression & make sure an attack like 9/11 never happens again
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Just saw my dear friend, @ZelenskyyUa As Russia continues its terrible attacks on Ukraine and tries to rattle Allies to get them to slow their support, our response is clear. We’ll keep calm, carry on growing more capable, and continue to support Ukraine
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Glad to be in Iowa 🇺🇸 We had an excellent conversation hosted by @ChicagoCouncil on what #NATO is all about: delivering real security for 1bn people, including 340 million here in the US Our freedom and security matter and we can secure them best by working together
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Great to see the deal signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland today. We know the threats we face, and greater security in the Arctic and North Atlantic is essential for Europe and North America alike. This agreement, along with NATO’s growing role in securing this vital region, enhances our collective security and supports a safer and more stable future for us all
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#NATO will not be intimidated by Russia’s campaign of hostile actions. Their actions will only lead us to do more for Ukraine We will keep Ukraine strong, so peace can prevail
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The United Kingdom has a central role in building a stronger Europe in a stronger #NATO Together, in NATO, we will defend our people, our freedoms & our democracies We always have & we always will
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We’re rebalancing our Alliance: a stronger #NATO with Europe & Canada spending more, producing more and doing more for their security Building for our future This is NATO 3.0
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Great to meet with 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @andyburnham. The UK is one of the leading Allies in #NATO. Together, in our Alliance, we are protecting our people and defending our democracies. I welcome the planned increases in UK defence spending, because we face a more dangerous world. Investing in defence also helps grow economies and creates jobs
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Good to see Prime Minister @JJansaSDS again. Slovenia 🇸🇮 is a steadfast #NATO Ally, with a strong commitment to our collective deterrence and defence, to ramping up defence spending and continuing to support Ukraine
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